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PEMA president to moderate webinar focusing on how disruptive technologies can transform sustainable port development

PEMA president to moderate webinar focusing on how disruptive technologies can transform sustainable port development

Port Equipment Manufacturers Association (PEMA) President, Ottonel Popesco, is to moderate a major industry webinar devoted to exploring how disruptive technologies can drive sustainable port development and operations, and thereby improve safety and reduce environmental impact across the maritime supply chain.

PEMA backs “MAGPIE” innovation roadmap to green ports of the future

PEMA backs “MAGPIE” innovation roadmap to green ports of the future

“PEMA believes the MAGPIE proposal will deliver a roadmap towards green ports of the future by 2050 and would therefore like to give our warmest possible recommendation of support for this important cross-disciplinary innovation action,” PEMA President, Ottonel Popesco, wrote in a statement.

PEMA to host webinar examining ports' bulk handling challenges post Covid-19

PEMA to host webinar examining ports' bulk handling challenges post Covid-19

PEMA to host webinar exploring ports' bulk handling challenges post Covid-19.

PEMA renames its Student Challenge competition in honour of former PEMA President Ottonel Popesco

PEMA renames its Student Challenge competition in honour of former PEMA President Ottonel Popesco

The Board of Directors at PEMA, the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association, are to rename one of its core initiatives, the PEMA Student Challenge to the Ottonel Popesco PEMA Student Challenge in honour of the Association's former president who died earlier this year.
Popesco led the Association for more than 13 years, and had immense influence over the initial concept and the development of P

Achim Dries, CEO and MD of the VAHLE Group, has been elected president of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Achim Dries elected PEMA President

Achim Dries, CEO and MD of the VAHLE Group, has been elected president of the Port Equipment Manufacturers Association

The centrepiece of the 90-minute webinar will be presentations delivered by five keynote speakers which will be moderated by Pat O’Leary, PEMA Head of Technology.

PEMA to host webinar exploring views and technical challenges for new generation of ship-to-shore and yard cranes

PEMA is to host a webinar entitled Views and Technical Challenges for the New Generation of Ship-to-shore and Yard Cranes, which will include presentations from five leading experts from the global ports and terminals sector, followed by a deep-dive Q&A session.

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Pat O’Leary is the PEMA Head of Technology. Pat’s core tasks are to support and coordinate the work of PEMA’s four technical committees: Safety & Environment, Automation & Control Technologies, Equipment Design & Infrastructure and the Port Bulk Handling Committee. https://t.co/ptE8kNtHw7

Pat O’Leary is the PEMA Head of Technology. Pat’s core tasks are to support and coordinate the work of PEMA’s four technical committees: Safety & Environment, Automation & Control Technologies, Equipment Design & Infrastructure and the Port Bulk Handling Committee. https://t.co/ptE8kNtHw7

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The Port Bulk Handling Committee is a relatively new Committee (formed in 2021) formed as a result of the growing number of members joining PEMA from the Port Bulk segment of the business. https://t.co/nxpjKgmwPL

The Port Bulk Handling Committee is a relatively new Committee (formed in 2021) formed as a result of the growing number of members joining PEMA from the Port Bulk segment of the business. https://t.co/nxpjKgmwPL

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The Automation & Control Technical Committee focuses on role automation, information & communication technologies in ports and terminals. https://t.co/vW8DJmyein

The Automation & Control Technical Committee focuses on role automation, information & communication technologies in ports and terminals. https://t.co/vW8DJmyein

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Have you signed up for the The Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge by PEMA yet? It is the only competition of its kind within the Ports and Terminals industry and is open to university students globally. https://t.co/I4XLlA9Y1K

Have you signed up for the The Ottonel Popesco Student Challenge by PEMA yet? It is the only competition of its kind within the Ports and Terminals industry and is open to university students globally. https://t.co/I4XLlA9Y1K

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The PEMA Safety & Environment Committee is Chaired by Lars Meurling and Vice Chair Jim Andriotis. This committee considers all matters relating to safety and environmental issues in the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of port equipment and technology. https://t.co/IKDLJtuDLh

The PEMA Safety & Environment Committee is Chaired by Lars Meurling and Vice Chair Jim Andriotis. This committee considers all matters relating to safety and environmental issues in the design, manufacture, operation and maintenance of port equipment and technology. https://t.co/IKDLJtuDLh

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The Equipment Design and Infrastructure Committee is Chaired by Dr. Ing. Pietro de Michieli and Vice Chair Gerhard Fischer. The committee has over 40 members and work continues in 2022 to lay down the groundwork for its programme. https://t.co/P3CD6mKhdR

The Equipment Design and Infrastructure Committee is Chaired by Dr. Ing. Pietro de Michieli and Vice Chair Gerhard Fischer. The committee has over 40 members and work continues in 2022 to lay down the groundwork for its programme. https://t.co/P3CD6mKhdR

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PEMA’s mission is to provide a forum & public voice for the global port equipment & technology sectors, reflecting their critical role in enabling safe, secure, sustainable & productive ports & thereby supporting world maritime trade. https://t.co/iHPUwck63Z

PEMA’s mission is to provide a forum & public voice for the global port equipment & technology sectors, reflecting their critical role in enabling safe, secure, sustainable & productive ports & thereby supporting world maritime trade. https://t.co/iHPUwck63Z

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Dott. Silvano Notti, was decades-long working in senior management positions inside the Port Industry. He was a well-known and respected member of the TRATOS family, a mentor and friend to many and always an active supporter in all PEMA meetings since the very beginning.

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The last member of the PEMA Board that we would like to spotlight is the recently elected Liu Qizhong. https://t.co/Pdh6LiIBDA

The last member of the PEMA Board that we would like to spotlight is the recently elected Liu Qizhong. https://t.co/Pdh6LiIBDA

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Leopold holds a degree in Business Education from Commercial Academy Bludenz.   As Managing Director, he is currently responsible for the Liebherr-MCCtec plant network, consisting of four plants in Nenzing/Austria, Rostock/Germany, Killarney/Ireland and Sunderland/England. https://t.co/sNeIbwFNQo

Leopold holds a degree in Business Education from Commercial Academy Bludenz.   As Managing Director, he is currently responsible for the Liebherr-MCCtec plant network, consisting of four plants in Nenzing/Austria, Rostock/Germany, Killarney/Ireland and Sunderland/England. https://t.co/sNeIbwFNQo

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The fifth member of the PEMA Board that we are spotlighting is Rino Bedeschi.   President & CEO of BEDESCHI Spa. Rino holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree from INSEAD Fontainebleau, France and graduated in engineering  at the Universita degli Studi di Padova. https://t.co/bj3pbYf6UX

The fifth member of the PEMA Board that we are spotlighting is Rino Bedeschi.   President & CEO of BEDESCHI Spa. Rino holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree from INSEAD Fontainebleau, France and graduated in engineering  at the Universita degli Studi di Padova. https://t.co/bj3pbYf6UX

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The next member of the PEMA Board that we would like to Spotlight is Jens Koerting, PEMA Treasurer. Jens, the current Sales Director for Fuchs A Terex Brand, has a background of over 10 years experience in the construction equipment industry & 16 years in the port industry. https://t.co/xqh6TDJ38b

The next member of the PEMA Board that we would like to Spotlight is Jens Koerting, PEMA Treasurer. Jens, the current Sales Director for Fuchs A Terex Brand, has a background of over 10 years experience in the construction equipment industry & 16 years in the port industry. https://t.co/xqh6TDJ38b

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